Maine Girl

{Left: Then. Right: Now}  I knew when I purchased this paisley sheath from TALBOTS it would be not only timeless, but it would also be seasonless. This is how I wore it then and now.  {Left: Then, Right: Now}

{From left to right: Mark Pellon, floral designer at Chapel Hill Floral , Moi & Deb Neuman, designer at Maine Dock Designs } I was so happy to be able attend Maine Dock Designs Trunk show this evening! Designer Deb Neuman has been creating these knotted nautical accessories for less than a year now and already they are all the rage! AND you don't have to live in Maine to sport one of your own. You can order yours straight from her website www.mainedockdesigns.com . They also make the perfect gift for a man or a women. Super cool and oh so preppy chic!

Not only are these pretty Prada oxfords amazing to look at, they are super comfortable! Try wearing a pair of oxfords. I bet it will take more confidence for you to pull these off than a pair of five inch heels! What do you think? Personally, I love 'em :) Why should men be the only ones who wear comfortable footwear?  {photos via Vogue.com }

'Tis the season to become merry and bright, and there is no better way to do this than with SEQUINS! Now, please don't missunderstand. You can wear sequins any day of the year, however the holidays seeem to be the perfect time to let your heart shine through. Wouldn't you agree? Below are six of my personal sequin obessions for under $70. Feel free to shop for sequins without breaking the budget! Every lady deserves to shine!

When I first purchased this red riding jacket from Talbots, I thought I would only be wearing it with my skinny black pants and my leather boots from Max Studio. Sort of that "I am going to go ride my horse Betty Draper style" kind of look. (You know Betty. From Mad Men). But today I tried the jacket with my Talbots black and white plaid skirt, and it worked! What did you wear today?

From one savvy shopper to another, I just thought that I would share this fabulous promotion with you! Have you been in a TALBOTS lately? I swear they have something for everyone!  Very classically cool.  That's me ;)  That's you!  Happy Shopping! {Click HERE to shop online}

There is just something about this cover photo that I love. I think that it is simply just the fact that Cara Delevigne is a beautiful mess! Notice the smudged lipstick? {Yes, that is my cat 'Girl' under the mag as I took the photo. She is a beautiful mess too.}